Directions For PS3 Online Play

Recently I've noticed some people searching for ps3 online instructions and not being able to set up the ps3 online connection properly. I had the same problem also and this article helped me and hopefully it will do the same for you too. So to help everyone out I'm going to show you the two ways in which to accomplish setting up your ps3 online. You will use either Wired Connectivity or Wireless Connectivity. This illustrtion demonstrates both wireless and wired connectivity.


Wired Connectivity:

The network configuration and connection depends on the connection method and equipment you have.

Important: A router would be required if you want your ps3 console and the computer to be connected to the internet at the same time.

The following are mandatory. You need:

• An Internet connection


• A cable modem


• Ethernet cable.
(Available with the PS3)

When you have a wired connection to the Internet, it is not necessary to adjust any of the default settings. (It is done automatically). If you aren't able to connect with the default settings, follow the instructions to adjust the settings.

1. Select "Network Settings" under "Settings" in the home menu, press the button.


2. Select "Internet Connection Settings", press the button.
   You will be popped with a message stating the Internet connection will be terminated, select Yes, press the button.


3. Select "Wired Connection", press the button.


4. Select Easy or Custom and adjust the settings.

• If you select Easy, then the basic settings are automatically set.


• If you select Custom, then you need to enter the settings. Refer the settings supplied by your Internet service provider.

Wireless Connectivity:
The network configuration and connection depends on the connection method and equipment you have.The following are mandatory. You need:

• An Internet connection


• A cable modem and a router


• Access point (Not necessary if using a wireless router with built-in wireless functionality)


• Settings information for the access point (SSID, WEP key, WPA key)

When you try to connect wirelessly to the Internet, First adjust the network settings. These settings may change depending on the type of access point and the network environment you are in.

The following instructions apply most of the network configurations.

1. Select "Network Settings" under "Settings" in the home menu, press the button.


2. Select "Internet Connection Settings", press the button.
   
3. You will be popped with a message stating the Internet connection will be terminated, select Yes, press the button.


4. Select "Wireless", press the button.


5. Select "Scan", press the button.


The system will search for access points within range and display them as a list.


6. Select the access point that you want to use, press the button. (An SSID is a code or a name that is assigned to the access point. If you have no clue which SSID to use or if the SSID is not displayed, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.)


7. Confirm the SSID for the access point, press the right button.


8. Select the security settings as necessary, press the right button.


9. Enter the encryption key, press the right button. (The encryption key field will display an asterisk (*) for each character you enter. If you do not know the key, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point).


10. Select Easy or Custom and adjust the settings.

• If you select Easy, then the basic settings are automatically set.


• If you select Custom, then you need to enter the settings. Refer the settings supplied by your Internet service provider.

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